Criterion (i): The remarkable integration between the planned and defended city of Hampi with its exemplary temple architecture and its spectacular natural setting represent a unique artistic creation ...

Renowned for its stunning architecture, beautiful sculptures ... pillars that produce enchanting notes when gently tapped. Hampi's temples, each with its unique charm, beckon visitors to immerse ...

South India is not just about stunning landscapes and rich culture - it is also home to some famous temples in the country.

In Hampi's Vijaya Vithala Temple ... Heritage architect Meera Natampally, who is an expert in South Indian temple architecture, agrees that the musical sounds are due to the qualities of the ...

Hampi is a small town in the Indian state ... Northward bound from Pattadakal is Aihole that goes by the name "Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture." This tiny historic town contains a large ...

Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, is a treasure trove of history and architecture. Known for its stunning ancient temples, the Vijaya Vitthala Temple is among its most iconic ...

The mighty Vijayanagar empire, which had as its capital the city of Vijayanagar (now called Hampi) on the banks ... and development of temple art and architecture in south India.

Between the 14th and early 17th centuries, the land today known as Hampi was the roaring capital of the Vijayanagara empire, the last great Hindu kingdom. Its rulers built forts, royal complexes, ...

South India is where mythology and mastery converge, and each temple is a storyteller. These wonders are not only sites of ...

One Hampi temple may have been spared from conquerors’ torches by its Indo-Islamic arches — testament to the hybrid architecture of a pluralist empire. “Two cultures merged and coexisted ...

The Literature, architecture of this era continue inspire awe. On a trip to Hampi, while some places like Vijaya Vittala temple or stone chariot remain must-visit places, a more leisurely and ...